Friday, September 27, 2024
had the opportunity to work alongside Quaid and his Dad on a local job site during one autumn that was full of tools, jokes and many, many laughs; we had a great time! “I’m just glad to be working,” was an off-the-cuff, mature comment that Quaid made to me at one point.
Some time later, after his horrific injury had occurred I was invited to the house and was so pleased to see Quaid living and making the journey that best fit his circumstances. I would have said “unfortunate circumstances” had it been the case. It didn't fit the scene I had witnessed with my own eyes.
There was unconditional love, support, direction and strength in this home. His sister and brothers saw their brother as they had always seen him, their brother. Quaid had recently become an Uncle. The baby was an exciting addition to the Mobus family; you just had to ask Quaid. It was as if the injuries were just a set of nuisances in this young man's path to the future. I cherish Quaid’s very being the moment he said to me, “Kevin, I'm just trying to wrap my head around this.”
I'd say that is a mature outlook for a person of any age.
I will miss him, just as everyone who crossed his path will miss him. He will be in my prayers as long as I live.
Kevin Thompson
